Do For-Profit Schools Give Poor Kenyans A Real Choice?
American entrepreneurs in Kenya are attempting to fundamentally transform education for some of the poorest kids in the world — while making a profit.
Health & Safety
Treating Kids' Cancer With Science And A Pocket Full Of Hope
Lessons in optimism from very ill children inspire pediatric oncologist Jim Olson in his hunt for better treatments for brain tumors.
Robotic Exoskeleton Helps Get Vets Back On Their Feet
Several bio-tech companies are developing exoskeletons that give people superhuman abilities. But these robotic suits are also doing something simpler: They're helping paralyzed veterans walk again.
Extra Vaccination Push Underway In Ohio As Mumps Outbreak Spreads
Officials in Columbus, Ohio, are scrambling to contain a burst of mumps cases. There's a new clinic open for vaccinations, and Ohio State University is teaching students how to protect themselves.
When Being Pregnant Also Means Being Out Of A Job
Thirty-six years after Congress passed the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, employers still have very different interpretations of what they're required to do to accommodate expectant mothers.
Injured Veteran Advocates For Treatment Change at Winston-Salem Classic
There was a time when Justin Minyard wondered if he'd ever be able to walk to his mailbox again without pain, much less participate in a bike race.
Risks Of Popular Anxiety Drugs Often Overshadowed
Benzodiazepines like Xanax and Valium are among the most widely prescribed drugs in the U.S. Patients and addicts often mix them with prescription painkillers — sometimes to deadly effect.
Modern Medicine May Not Be Doing Your Microbiome Any Favors
In Missing Microbes, Dr. Martin Blaser argues that the overuse of antibiotics, as well as now-common practices like C-sections, may be messing with gut microbes.
Gene Linked To Alzheimer's Poses A Special Threat To Women
Scientists have figured out one reason women might be more vulnerable to Alzheimer's: A risk gene doubles women's chances of getting the disease but has minimal effect on men.
Health Secretary Kathleen Sebelius To Step Down
The move comes about 6 months after the disastrous roll out of the health insurance website. It was eventually fixed, but not before delivering a severe blow to the president's approval ratings.